Location: Whanganui
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Reviews on Japanese food in Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand. Whanganui (/ˈhwɒŋənuːi/; Māori: [ɸaŋanui]), also spelt Wanganui, is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, runs from Mount Tongariro to the sea. Whanganui is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region.
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6. Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
We are Japanese owned, fully licensed restaurant, the casual Japanese cuisine located at 51 Victoria Avenue in Central Wanganui. Our menu consists of Appetizers, Bento boxes, Sushi, Sashimi, Pan-fried, Bowls, Ramen, Udon, Japanese Curry with Rice and Dess
Reviewed By 65donovan
We ordered 9 or 10 entree sized dishes. All tasted similar, regardless of the dish, all had the same coleslaw garnish. Our pancake was thin and not cooked in the middle.Service was patchy. We have eaten Japanese cuisine many times, and if the chef hadn't come out to argue about the pancake I would have thought the food was cooked by a western chef.The decor is unchanged from the previous restaurant, apart from a few pictures of Japan, tired and seedy to say the least.We felt that minimal effort is being made here with food and ambience. The staff were busy and seemed unable to give attentive service, not their fault.Hi 65donovan. Sorry for not satisfied with our restaurant. We are locally Japanese ownend CASUAL Japanese restaurant. Your order was all almost the similar Entree menu, so it was the same garnish. We do have variety of set menu, donburi, sushi, bento boxes, ramen sushi and more though...Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated into English as "Pancake". However, this may be misleading. Though it does consist of batter cooked on a griddle, okonomiyaki has nothing of the fluffiness of pancakes. Your Okonomiyaki was well cooked and our chef explained to you, but we didnât charge for it as you were mention not satisfied. We would think about remove 'Pancake' from the menu. The decor is changed from the previous big orange cafe. Now it has been cleaned, painted, and displayed photos of traditional Japan. We are keeping to change from the previous cafe. I'm sorry if you donât like our atmosphere but we donât know how great decoration expecting.We will do our best to make Momiji restaurant even better.Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your visiting.RegardsOwner chef
5. Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
We are Japanese owned, fully licensed restaurant, the casual Japanese cuisine located at 51 Victoria Avenue in Central Wanganui. Our menu consists of Appetizers, Bento boxes, Sushi, Sashimi, Pan-fried, Bowls, Ramen, Udon, Japanese Curry with Rice and Dess
Reviewed By 65donovan
We ordered 9 or 10 entree sized dishes. All tasted similar, regardless of the dish, all had the same coleslaw garnish. Our pancake was thin and not cooked in the middle.Service was patchy. We have eaten Japanese cuisine many times, and if the chef hadn't come out to argue about the pancake I would have thought the food was cooked by a western chef.The decor is unchanged from the previous restaurant, apart from a few pictures of Japan, tired and seedy to say the least.We felt that minimal effort is being made here with food and ambience. The staff were busy and seemed unable to give attentive service, not their fault.Hi 65donovan. Sorry for not satisfied with our restaurant. We are locally Japanese ownend CASUAL Japanese restaurant. Your order was all almost the similar Entree menu, so it was the same garnish. We do have variety of set menu, donburi, sushi, bento boxes, ramen sushi and more though...Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated into English as "Pancake". However, this may be misleading. Though it does consist of batter cooked on a griddle, okonomiyaki has nothing of the fluffiness of pancakes. Your Okonomiyaki was well cooked and our chef explained to you, but we didnât charge for it as you were mention not satisfied. We would think about remove 'Pancake' from the menu. The decor is changed from the previous big orange cafe. Now it has been cleaned, painted, and displayed photos of traditional Japan. We are keeping to change from the previous cafe. I'm sorry if you donât like our atmosphere but we donât know how great decoration expecting.We will do our best to make Momiji restaurant even better.Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your visiting.RegardsOwner chef
4. Tokyo Roll Black
Reviewed By SilicoJack
After a nice stroll around Whanganui.We were craving Sushi. We passed a place further down that was really busy and headed up here.It was a very nice experience. Pleasantly priced and very fresh. Will be back next time we visit.
3. Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
We are Japanese owned, fully licensed restaurant, the casual Japanese cuisine located at 51 Victoria Avenue in Central Wanganui. Our menu consists of Appetizers, Bento boxes, Sushi, Sashimi, Pan-fried, Bowls, Ramen, Udon, Japanese Curry with Rice and Dess
Reviewed By 65donovan
We ordered 9 or 10 entree sized dishes. All tasted similar, regardless of the dish, all had the same coleslaw garnish. Our pancake was thin and not cooked in the middle.Service was patchy. We have eaten Japanese cuisine many times, and if the chef hadn't come out to argue about the pancake I would have thought the food was cooked by a western chef.The decor is unchanged from the previous restaurant, apart from a few pictures of Japan, tired and seedy to say the least.We felt that minimal effort is being made here with food and ambience. The staff were busy and seemed unable to give attentive service, not their fault.Hi 65donovan. Sorry for not satisfied with our restaurant. We are locally Japanese ownend CASUAL Japanese restaurant. Your order was all almost the similar Entree menu, so it was the same garnish. We do have variety of set menu, donburi, sushi, bento boxes, ramen sushi and more though...Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated into English as "Pancake". However, this may be misleading. Though it does consist of batter cooked on a griddle, okonomiyaki has nothing of the fluffiness of pancakes. Your Okonomiyaki was well cooked and our chef explained to you, but we didnât charge for it as you were mention not satisfied. We would think about remove 'Pancake' from the menu. The decor is changed from the previous big orange cafe. Now it has been cleaned, painted, and displayed photos of traditional Japan. We are keeping to change from the previous cafe. I'm sorry if you donât like our atmosphere but we donât know how great decoration expecting.We will do our best to make Momiji restaurant even better.Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your visiting.RegardsOwner chef
2. Japanese Kitchen WA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By AuroraAlaska
Authentic Japanese dishes with wonderful, complex flavors, prepared to perfection! Our waitress was a delight and we loved the ambiance. Our dinner experience here could not have been better!
1. Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
We are Japanese owned, fully licensed restaurant, the casual Japanese cuisine located at 51 Victoria Avenue in Central Wanganui. Our menu consists of Appetizers, Bento boxes, Sushi, Sashimi, Pan-fried, Bowls, Ramen, Udon, Japanese Curry with Rice and Dess
Reviewed By 65donovan
We ordered 9 or 10 entree sized dishes. All tasted similar, regardless of the dish, all had the same coleslaw garnish. Our pancake was thin and not cooked in the middle.Service was patchy. We have eaten Japanese cuisine many times, and if the chef hadn't come out to argue about the pancake I would have thought the food was cooked by a western chef.The decor is unchanged from the previous restaurant, apart from a few pictures of Japan, tired and seedy to say the least.We felt that minimal effort is being made here with food and ambience. The staff were busy and seemed unable to give attentive service, not their fault.Hi 65donovan. Sorry for not satisfied with our restaurant. We are locally Japanese ownend CASUAL Japanese restaurant. Your order was all almost the similar Entree menu, so it was the same garnish. We do have variety of set menu, donburi, sushi, bento boxes, ramen sushi and more though...Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated into English as "Pancake". However, this may be misleading. Though it does consist of batter cooked on a griddle, okonomiyaki has nothing of the fluffiness of pancakes. Your Okonomiyaki was well cooked and our chef explained to you, but we didnât charge for it as you were mention not satisfied. We would think about remove 'Pancake' from the menu. The decor is changed from the previous big orange cafe. Now it has been cleaned, painted, and displayed photos of traditional Japan. We are keeping to change from the previous cafe. I'm sorry if you donât like our atmosphere but we donât know how great decoration expecting.We will do our best to make Momiji restaurant even better.Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for your visiting.RegardsOwner chef
